The Public Works Association of B.C. is pleased to introduce Safe Jet BC! Safe Jet BC is an EOCP recognized training provider for all levels of Flush Truck Operators. Safe Jet BC will be in Penticton B.C. on October 10th and 11th, 2024 to provide the following two day training opportunity, Safe Jetting Storm/Sanitary Infrastructure (Course Number: 8047, CEU’s: 0.60), Safe Jetting Storm/Sanitary Practical Field Application (Course Number: 8142, CEU’s 0.60).
The two day course will educate operators on the safe and efficient operation of jetting equipment used to clean, repair and maintain storm and sanitary sewer lines. The courses include information on operating procedures, everyday problems encountered, how to diagnose, assess and resolve issues in pipelines, hydraulics in sanitary and storm sewer pipes as well as practical and hands on demonstrations of jetting equipment used in municipal operations. Operators will understand cleaning techniques, equipment selection and general storm and sanitary operational improvements. Instructor Paul Bains currently working at Public Works Engineering for The District of Saanich, has over 37 years of experience in the field and has been teaching for the last two years across Vancouver Island and the mainland.
Day 1 – Course 1 – 0.60 C.E.U’s
Topic: Definitions / Objective: Operator will recognize critical components required in jetting
Topic: Operating Procedures / Objective: Thrust loads for different pressures and volumes
Topic: Sanitary/Storm Mainlines / Objective: Mainline maintenance and cleaning procedures
Topic: Safety Awareness / Objective: Hazard assessment / policies and procedures
Day 2 – Course 2 – 0.60 C.E.U’s
Topic: Safe Jetting Overview / Objective: Review of jetting course / classroom instruction
Topic: Nozzle Demonstration / Objective: Field Demo – different nozzle applications for various work required
Topic: Sanitary Sewer Main Field Jetting Applications / Objective: Identify various methods /procedures in routine jetting applications
Topic: Storm Drain Main Field Jetting Applications / Objective: Identify various methods / procedures in routine jetting applications
Cost: $630 plus GST for PWABC members, $750 plus GST for non-members
Date & Time: October 10th & 11th, 2024 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Penticton, BC (616 Okanagan Ave E)